TEEN WELLNESS RETREAT Saturday, November 13 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Mountain View Senior Center (266 Escuela Avenue Mountain View, CA 94040)
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WELCOME We are so excited to welcome you to the City of Mountain View Teen Wellness Retreat! School, extracurricular activities, and part-time jobs can keep us pretty busy, and more often than not, self-care tends to be pushed to the back burner. On Saturday, November 13, you’ll retreat from the rigors of life to engage in an event that empowers you to thrive in your everyday life. Choose your own path during the retreat with our action-packed agenda incorporating guest speakers, life skills classes, recreational activities, self-care workshops, and more. You will leave inspired (and ready to inspire) with new and fun tools to navigate the crossroads of spirit, mind, and body. This is an all-inclusive event that includes lunch, snacks, and a boba station! Please take the time to read through the workshop descriptions to choose the workshops that best fit your interests and needs - there is something for everyone! Each workshop has limited space. When you register, you will select your top choices for each session. We would like to thank all of the community organizations and businesses that have volunteered their time and talents to help make this event a success. We hope you will join us for this event and connect
with
like-minded
students
from
the
community! For other teen programs, wellness initiatives and wellness resources, please visit: MountainView.gov/Teens.
REGISTER:
Each teen will go home with a goody bag filled with wellness giveaways, treats, coupons, and more!
MountainView.gov/TeenWellnessRetreat
SCHEDULE Saturday, November 13 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Mountain View Senior Center (266 Escuela Avenue Mountain View, CA 94040)
9:45 - 10:15 a.m. 10:15 - 11 a.m. 11:05 - 11:45 a.m. 11:55 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. 12:40 - 1:20 p.m. 1:20 - 2 p.m. 2:10 - 2:50 p.m.
Check In & Welcome Guest Speaker, Ovi Vasquez Session 1: Life Skills Session 2: Self-Care/Creative Exploration Lunch Guest Speaker, Aila Malik Session 3: Social & Community Engagement
3 - 3:40 p.m.
Session 4: Active Mind and Body
3:45 - 4 p.m.
Closing & Giveaways
For more info, please call (650) 903-6404. *Schedule subject to change.*
GUEST SPEAKERS 10:15 - 11 a.m.
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All participants
OVI VÁSQUEZ Ovi Vásquez, certified in Mindfulness from UCSF. Ovi went from a
farmboy raised in a poor village in the sugarcane fields of Central America, to being accepted to Harvard Business School Online. He is the author of six books, including a #1 Amazon™ Bestseller, and he is a TEDx speaker on Self-Leadership. He inspires and connects with students by sharing his story and insights on how they can thrive in their journey mentally, physically, and emotionally, in their everyday life. He shares with students ways to realize their natural leadership skills through dynamic presentations. Teens connect with him and are inspired by his insightful journey of success. He emerges today as one of the most insightful, sought-after bilingual youth leadership speakers of our time.
1:20 - 2 p.m.
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All participants
AILA MALIK Aila is an author, activist, social justice warrior, kindness advocate, planet protector, world explorer and human being. A lawyer by schooling and nonprofit executive by trade, Aila has been a changeagent in her community and the nonprofit sector, at large, for over two decades. She has received recognition for her leadership, activism, and tireless service. Living with intention as a compassionate advocate of community kindness, Aila is deeply committed to contributing to a world in which disparity does not limit people’s access to opportunity.
WORKSHOPS CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE! Throughout the event, there are 4 "choose your own adventure" sessions. During registration, you'll select your top choices for each session. Each workshop has limited space. Workshops will be assigned on a first registered, first served basis, meaning if you register early you are almost guaranteed your top choices! When you check in at the event, you will receive your workshop schedule. *Workshops subject to change.
Social and Community Engagement 2:10-2:50 p.m.
Life Skills 11:05-11:45 a.m.
Budgeting & Personal Finance
Celebrate Diversity United Against Hate
Basic First Aid
LGBTQ+ Support Group
Get Organized!
Mental Health Connect
Finding the ME in Social Media
Thanksgiving Service Project
Self-Care and Creative Exploration 11:55 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
Active Mind and Body 3 - 3:40 p.m.
Pet Therapy
De-Stress Room
Watercolor Art Therapy
Yoga
Smashbooks
Karate/Self-Defense
Coffee Brewing and Latte Art
Tools to Reduce Stress
Candle Making
Boxing
WORKSHOPS Self-Care and Creative Exploration 11:55 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
Life Skills 11:05-11:45 a.m.
Pet Therapy
Budgeting & Personal Finance This workshop will provide you with an introduction to budgeting. You will learn how to manage your money and the advantages to having a budget. Workshop
provided by Meriwest Credit Union.
Plenty of dogs will be waiting to help teens de-stress and play! You'll get to learn about service animals and volunteering, while engaging in a self-care activity.
Workshop provided by Furry Friends Pet Assisted Therapy Services.
Basic First Aid
Watercolor Art Therapy
This basic training class will give you the info and the
Looking for a creative way to relax? Have trouble sitting
skills you need to help others during emergency
still to meditate? Meditative painting might be just the
situations. You'll even learn how to save a person who is
thing you're looking for. No painting skill or experience
choking. Certification not included. Workshop provided
necessary - only a desire to relax and become more
by ICE Safety Solutions.
creative. Workshop provided by Artist Brooke Gouker.
Get Organized! Learning
time
management
and
organizational
strategies can help you be more efficient. It can also be a confidence-booster! Instructors will provide you with
Smashbooks A Smashbook is a journal in which you can write, draw, and embellish and more. No planning is involved – you simply decorate as you feel in the moment! Start one during this
solutions, tools, and supplies to help you get and stay
workshop, then continue to add to it.
organized. Workshop provided by The View Teen Center
supplies to ignite your creativity. Workshop provided by The
staff.
View Teen Center staff.
Finding the ME in Social Media
Coffee Brewing and Latte Art
Join us for an engaging youth-led session centered
Coffee heads! We’ll break down what it takes to make a
around having a healthy relationship with social media!
truly exceptional cup of coffee and offer tips and tricks
We'll explore the intricate balance of social media usage
for latte art designs and how to improve your home
and mental health and ask peers to share tips and tricks
coffee routine. You'll get the chance to try a latte art
around approaching social media in a mental health
design! Workshop provided by 1 Oz Coffee.
We'll have TONS of
conscious way. Workshop provided by #GoodforMEdia.
Candle Making Coffee, Tea, Bottled Water, and Snacks will be available all day outside the Social Hall.
This class will teach you to make your very own handpoured soy candles in your choice of fragrance. It’s a great way to for you to tap into your creativity and relax!
Workshop provided by Mountain View Candle Company.
WORKSHOPS Social and Community Engagement 2:10-2:50 p.m.
Active Mind and Body 3 - 3:40 p.m.
Celebrate Diversity United Against Hate
De-Stress Room
We can counter acts of racism, intolerance, and hate by
End the day in a relaxing room with fun mind and body
engaging in meaningful conversation. Join us in kicking
activities. Make your own stress balls and bath bombs,
off United Against Hate Week as we talk about current
create origami, practice stretching, or color to create a
issues and ways to take action against them. Workshop
provided
by
the
Mountain
View
Youth
Advisory
gigantic puzzle. The room will be compete with low lighting and calm music. Workshop provided by the
Committee.
Mountain View Youth Advisory Committee.
LGBTQ+ Support Group
Yoga
The LGBTQ Youth Space outreach team will lead this
This workshop will develop your strength, flexibility,
workshop featuring LGBTQ+ speakers who will share
comfort level, and stamina as you challenge your body
their lived experiences, a panel to provide an interactive
and mind. The expert instructors will skillfully guide you
dialogue, and a Q&A about identity(ies). Workshop
through a full-body experience, complete with poses
provided by The LGBTQ Youth Space.
and breathwork. Workshop provided by YogaSix.
Mental Health Connect
Karate/Self-Defense
You can help your friend or family member by recognizing the signs of mental health problems and connecting them to professional help! In addition to learning resources, you'll participate in a discussion around what mental health improvements you'd like to see in the community! Workshop provided by Project Safety Net.
Karate gives you an aerobic workout while helping fine tune
Thanksgiving Service Project
Tools to Reduce Stress
Doing things for other people has a beneficial effect on your
In this fun and interactive session, you will learn techniques to
own wellbeing!
During this workshop, you will help put
help increase your self awareness and self management.
together Thanksgiving Kits for 250 seniors in our community.
Session will cover simple stretches to relax the body,
You'll even be able to put a personal touch on each bag.
breathing strategy to help handle negative emotions, and
Workshop provided by The View Teen Center staff.
strategy to improve your awareness, energy and focus.
balance, coordination and strength. It can be a tremendous help with developing self-defense strategies, self-control, discipline, concentration and awareness — all things you'll carry with you for a lifetime. Workshop provided by Silicon
Valley Shotokan Karate.
Workshop provided by SKY Schools.
In the afternoon, help yourself to a Boba Station with multiple flavors, pearls, and jellies!
Boxing In this hands-on workshop, School Resource Officers will teach teens the basics of boxing. Be prepared try out different practices in a fun and educational way. Workshop provided by
the Mountain View Police Activities League.
LUNCH OPTIONS Lunch will be served, free of charge. When registering, you will have the opportunity to select which lunch option you would like. Vegetarian-friendly options available! Snacks and drinks will also be offered throughout the day.
*Please list any dietary restrictions or requests on the registration form.*
CHICKEN SUPER BURRITO
VEGGIE BURRITO
Chicken, Rice, Beans, Cheese.
Rice, Beans, Cheese.
On side: Guacamole, Sour Cream & Salsa.
On side: Guacamole, Sour Cream & Salsa.
CARNE ASADA SUPER BURRITO
VEGGIE QUESADILLA
Carne Asada, Rice, Beans, Cheese.
Flour Tortilla, Rice, Beans, Cheese.
On side: Guacamole, Sour Cream & Salsa.
On side: Guacamole, Sour Cream & Salsa.
ADDITIONAL INFO For more information, please contact the Recreation Coordinator at (650) 903-6404 or email Lauren.Eck@mountainview.gov. We are happy to answer any questions you may have!
Registration
Register for the event at: MountainView.gov/TeenWellnessRetreat
What to Wear / What to Bring What to Wear: Dress comfortably and ready to participate in any activities you choose. Face
masks are required for this event. What to bring: An open mind! Please leave distractors at home - take advantage of the
opportunity to unplug!
Event Guidelines and Rules Teens will formally check-in to the event and be expected to stay on site for the entirety of the event. Due to safety, there will be no come-and-go privileges. During the event, if you need to leave early for any reason, please speak to a staff member on-site. We strive to create a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment for all teens, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual preferences, gender identity, religious backgrounds, and socioeconomic status. Everyone’s opinions are to be respected, and we ask that you respect others’ differences.
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS AND PARTNERS! Our most sincere thank you to all of the speakers, organizations, and businesses who generously donated their time and talents to the event!